Department of Horticulture

(Government of Karnataka)

Hassan
district though termed as backward industrial district, has made
considerable progress in horticulture. Sakleshpur, Belur, Alru
taluks are in Malnad Region. Whereas other taluks are in Maiden
area. Coconut is the prominent commercial crop of Maiden area.
The district has dams on Hemavathi and Yagachi rivers at Gorur
and Belur. Coconut, Arecanut, Banana, Potato, Ginger, Turmeric
and Vegetables are the important crops in Alur, Belur and
Sakleshpur taluks. Coconut, Mango, Sapota, Banana, Vegetable
crops are the important crops in Maiden taluks of Arsikere,
Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura.